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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

Irresistibly Easy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake Recipe to Delight

This Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake combines tender apple slices with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Reduces to concentrate sweetness.
  • 2-3 medium Honeycrisp Apples Slice thinly for even baking.
  • ½ cup Coconut Oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • ½ cup Apple Butter Can be replaced with additional applesauce.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cake rise.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Pie Spice Can be replaced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Forms a crispy crust when baked.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ cup Salted Butter Diced cold for a crumbly texture.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • fork
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the apple cider to a gentle boil and reduce to approximately ½ cup.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the reduced apple cider, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg, honey or maple syrup, and apple butter.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice, then gently fold into the wet ingredients.
  5. Delicately fold in the sliced Honeycrisp apples into the batter.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and diced salted butter until crumbly.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over it.
  8. Bake for about 30-40 minutes until the edges slightly pull away and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel.

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